Stop The Rot!

The roofline is the most
vulnerable part of your home! being open to the wind, rain, sleet, frost
and ice, the gutters fill with dirt and overflow back onto the timber
fascia which rots and allows the dampness to enter the rafters and the
inside ceilings and walls of the house.

This leads to deterioration,
expensive repairs and loss of value to your home

This can be
prevented by installing pvc or aluminium fascia, soffit and gutters before
the rafters deteriorate necessitating much more expensive repairs.

We
can do a Full Replacement Job which necessitates
total removal of all timber fascia and soffit first.

or we can do
a standard cap over job if that's all that is required.

We supply and install a range of gutters,
fascia, and soffit in all colours in the greater dublin area.

if its a pvc gutter, aluminium gutter or
cast iron or aluminium gutter! we have it and we can install it.

for more information on gutters, fascia,
soffit or to see some examples just click on the links above or simply
call Bernard at
087 6798 691 and we will
be happy to talk to you.

Choosing gutters

there are four main types of gutter being used
on houses today.

1. cast iron gutters.

used mainly to replace existing cast iron gutters on older houses, it
is very heavy and expensive.

2. cast aluminium gutters.

used as an excellent replacement for cast iron, it has all the advantages
and is lighter and longer lasting

3. seamless aluminium gutters.

These are a new type of gutter from america that is uncoiled and cut
to length at the site and can be made to measure for a house.

This Gutter in my view is the most reliable gutter on the marketif fitted properly, it comes in any colour and the colour will
not fade from the sun, I have recent experience in australia where the
sun and heat are extreme and i noticed that by far the most prolific gutter
used is the aluminium type.

It is powder coated in any colour, the main colours are white, black
and brown but any other colour can be ordered and costs approximately
15% extra.The advantage of these gutters if fitted correctly using
the correct fixings is that there are less joints to cause leaks. Even
though they are called seamless there are joints at corners and at outlets.

They can be fitted with a gutter guard which is a type of strainer that
prevents the build up of leaves and other wind blown debris.

4. upvc gutters

UPVC Gutters are the most common gutter used on standard houses, there
are many types of upvc gutters on the market and we at gutterman have
tried and tested most of them, Many are cheap imitations of the real thing.gutters
that are light and week and joints that don't make a proper seal, Make
sure you use sufficient brackets to support the gutter when it is full
of snow and ice. Usually a fascia bracket every 900mm will suffice.

We at gutterman will use only one type of upvc gutter because we know
that it will not leak and it is the best and strongest gutter on the market.
It is the supreme gutter made by mfp in lucan and supplied by most builders
providers in dublin.

Selecting Gutters.

If you are selecting gutters for your house, I suggest you focus your
attention on important attributes that pertain to how long the system
will last. For example, how are the gutters attached to your home? All
upvc gutters are attached by means of brackets usually fitted externally.
the seamless aluminium gutters are fitted using two types of fixiing,
One is the aluminium spike which is a 7 inch long aluminium nail and ferrule,
The other is the new floating hanger. Floating hangers allow the gutter
to expand and contract. Spikes and ferrules do too. But guess what? The
spikes and ferrules will loosen over time as the gutters go back and forth!
What about the thickness of the gutter material? The best aluminum gutters
are made using aluminum that is .032 inch thick. A thinner material may
dent or crease when a branch strikes it or you set a ladder against it.
Hang ‘em High
Some seamless gutter systems and traditional gutters are available with
a special hanger system. These hangers take the place of the older spikes
and ferrules. Aside from being unattractive, spikes also attach to your
house in the weakest possible manner. The spikes are driven into the end
grain of the rafter tails. Nails driven into the end grain of wood have
the lowest holding power.
Our new hangers allow you to use screws instead of nails and so have a
much stronger grip.. This maximizes holding power. The hangers also allow
the gutter to ‘float’. It can expand and contract without
restriction as temperatures fluctuate. Expansion and contraction problems
can lead to leaks. The gutter will relieve these stresses at the weakest
point - usually a seam!
Traditional aluminum gutters can deal with expansion.
What About Size - 5 or 6 inch?
Aluminum gutters are available in two common sizes: 5 inch or 6 inch.
Most houses have 5 inch gutters. A 6 inch gutter can handle more water
before overflowing. However, a 6 inch gutter also requires some preplanning.
The fascia or gutter board behind the gutter needs to be sized correctly.
Most builders install a 1x6 gutter board. This works well for 5 inch gutters.
6 inch gutter must have a 1x8 gutter board. Without it, the bottom of
the gutter can actually fall below the bottom of the gutter board. This
often looks very awkward.
Corrosion Problems
Aluminum will not rust. That’s a fact. But, it will corrode. Never
place aluminum in contact with another metal such as steel, copper, or
tin. Electrolysis will happen and the aluminum will actually disappear!
Not only that, the chemicals in concrete, stucco, brick mortar, and treated
wood can cause corrosion. You need to isolate the aluminum from these
materials with a sheet of rubber or heavy plastic. Time to Decide!
OK, it’s time to buy. What to do? Well, think about hangers. Think
about expansion. Think about size.Think about upvc gutters or aluminium
gutters.Above all, think about warranties and who will install your gutters.
Look for a company and an installer who will be around if a problem occurs.
Avoid bottom feeders! Think smart look for a company that fits all types
of gutter, this way there is no conflict of interest and they will fit
the gutter that suits the property and will not try to persuade you in
your choice. We at gutterman supply and fit the highest quality of upvc
gutters, seamless aluminium gutters and cast aluminium gutters.
Downspout Quantity and Sizing
Downspouts come in two common sizes: 2 x 3 inches and 3 x 4 inches. Downspouts
depend entirely on gravity to function. Water isn’t ‘pumped’
through them. So, a 2 x 3 inch downspout will comfortably carry the average
rainfall from approximately 600 square feet of roof area. A 3 x 4 inch
downspout will handle the rainfall from 1,200 square feet of roof. As
far as I’m concerned, you can’t have too many downspouts.
Avoid trying to empty one long gutter at one end with a single downspout.
Place a downspout at each end. A 2 x 3 inch downspout is made for 5 inch
gutter. The 3 x 4 is for 6 inch gutter. The outlet tube configuration
is what limits this fact. Don’t forget the bird cages or leak strainers!
These devices prevent clogs in underground pipes.

What about using upvc gutters? upvc gutters are usually supplied in three
metre lengths, so previously it would have been assumed that they would
be more prone to leaking and in many cases that is still a fact, but we
have discovered an excellent product that has an excellent seal at the
joints, is very sturdy and attractive and we use and recommend this gutter
to all our private clients that ask for upvc.

Here's something we have noticed recently: Some of the pvc fascia soffit
and guttering that has been installed by amateur installers using incorrect
fixing methods is starting to warp and blow down in the wind, this is
caused by - not using correct stainless steel fixings, not replacing rotten
timber first, and sometimes just not knowing or caring about the long
term affects of poor workmanship.

For a Free Quotation or just some friendly advice, Feel
free to callBernard at:087
6798 691